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Our second child

Niall Blackborough

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Name

What did we call him?

Niall Blackborough

Born

When did he emerge?

22nd April 2019 17:46

Sex & Birth weight

What were his vital statistics?

Male & 3.458kg (7lb 10oz)

Total expenses

How much to raise Niall?

£27,337.86

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

1707 (View all)

Top Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£409.00 (Car seat)

Top Non-Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£557.00 (Center parcs)

Top Hobby and Interests expense

The grandest expense?

£147.00 (Shotgun MTB seat and handles)


Total expenses by category

We group expenses into three core categories, these are the totals for each category, select a category for more detail.

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Essential

The costs that we see as absolutely necessary in raising a child and in essence, keeping them healthy and well, alive.

£10,665.82

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Non-Essential

The optional costs of raising a child and those which spark lively debate between Mummy and Daddy.

£15,401.05

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Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£1,265.53


Expenses for the last three years

Total expenses for the last three years, select a year for additional detail including the ability to view all years.

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2026

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2026

£2,053.02

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2025

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2025

£4,681.64

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2024

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2024

£3,538.53


The 25 most recent expenses for Niall - (View all)

The table below lists the last 25 expenses we have logged for Niall, to see more select any summary count, category or subcategory.

25 most recent expenses for Niall
Expense Date Categories Total Allocation Amount
Share of shopping 5 Jun 202605/06/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £10.78 15% £1.62
Share of shopping 1 Jun 202601/06/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £25.60 15% £3.84
Pocket Money 1 Jun 202601/06/2026 Non-Essential / Pocket Money £10.00 100% £10.00
Two books 1 Jun 202601/06/2026 Hobbies and Interests / Literature £19.98 100% £19.98
Share of shopping 1 Jun 202601/06/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £17.64 15% £2.65
Cough Medicine 29 May 202629/05/2026 Essential / Health, Safety & Wellbeing £2.99 100% £2.99
Bus fare 27 May 202627/05/2026 Essential / Travel £2.60 100% £2.60
Hair Cut 27 May 202627/05/2026 Essential / Grooming and Toiletries £15.00 100% £15.00
Share of shopping 27 May 202627/05/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £192.06 15% £28.81
Vampire Crawlers 27 May 202627/05/2026 Hobbies and Interests / Gaming £9.99 100% £9.99
Take out - Pizza 22 May 202622/05/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £48.46 15% £7.27
Cadbury World School Trip 22 May 202622/05/2026 Non-Essential / Education £25.00 100% £25.00
Music Lessons - Summer term 22 May 202622/05/2026 Non-Essential / Education £56.00 100% £56.00
Share of shopping 18 May 202618/05/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £36.00 15% £5.40
Swimming lessons 18 May 202618/05/2026 Hobbies and Interests / Swimming £67.50 100% £67.50
Helping hands - extra day 14 May 202614/05/2026 Non-Essential / Childcare £14.00 100% £14.00
LNER Azuma Lego Set 14 May 202614/05/2026 Hobbies and Interests / Lego £80.00 50% £40.00
Sektori switch 2 14 May 202614/05/2026 Hobbies and Interests / Gaming £13.49 100% £13.49
Card for Mothers birthday 7 May 202607/05/2026 Non-Essential / Family Birthday £1.49 100% £1.49
Rechargeable batteries, many 7 May 202607/05/2026 Non-Essential / Technology £39.98 50% £19.99
Book for Mothers Birthday 3 May 202603/05/2026 Non-Essential / Family Birthday £9.99 100% £9.99
Share of shopping 2 May 202602/05/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £12.85 15% £1.93
Ice cream 1 May 202601/05/2026 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £2.00 100% £2.00
Ice cream 1 May 202601/05/2026 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £2.00 100% £2.00
Share of shopping 30 Apr 202630/04/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £7.55 15% £1.13